Fans of The Flash will want to visit Six Flags Great Adventure this Spring to ride a roller coaster inspired by the Scarlett Speedster.  The Flash: Vertical Velocity is a highly anticipated addition to its collection of world-class attractions.

Opening this spring, the park’s newest roller coaster promises to deliver an unforgettable ride, combining forward and backward launches, four intense inversions, 10 “airtime” (negative-gravity) moments and a top speed of 60 mph. The combination of these exhilarating elements marks America’s first “super boomerang” coaster.

Inspired By The Speed Force

Inspired by The Flash, the iconic superhero known for his incredible speed, the roller coaster is engineered to give riders the sensation of racing through the air at lightning-fast speeds. With a minimum height requirement of just 48 inches, The Flash: Vertical Velocity will provide an accessible, action-packed experience for a wide range of guests.

The new roller coaster stands as at a maximum height of 172 feet and can reach a maximum speed of 60mph. It boasts a total of seven launches with four inversions spread out across 1,430 feet of track.

“The Flash: Vertical Velocity is the perfect addition to our world-class lineup of roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure,” explains Brian Bacica, park president. “This high-energy ride delivers everything coaster fans are looking for — forward and backward launches, inversions, and an adrenaline rush that even The Flash himself would approve of.”

Fans can experience unlimited rides on The Flash: Vertical Velocity with a 2025 Six Flags Gold Season Pass. Gold Season Passholders can enjoy unlimited rides on the newest coaster, along with exclusive benefits like free parking, unlimited visits all season long, and much more.